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. 2009 Apr-Jun;32(2):80-90.
doi: 10.1097/JAC.0b013e3181994306.

Incremental health system reform policy: Ecuador's law for the provision of free maternity and child care

Sonia Ruiz Chiriboga  1
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Incremental health system reform policy: Ecuador's law for the provision of free maternity and child care

Sonia Ruiz Chiriboga. J Ambul Care Manage. 2009 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

This study assessed the impact that the Ley de Maternidad Gratuita y Atencion a la Infancia (LMGAI) [Law for the Provision of Free Maternity and Child Care] in Ecuador has had on health services utilization and infant mortality. These outcomes were also examined by socioeconomic status. This retrospective study used demographic and health surveys, ENDEMAIN 1999 and 2004, with multivariate logistic regression to assess the impact post-LMGAI, controlling for mother's socioeconomic status, maternal and birth history, and demographic characteristics. Primary healthcare services utilization outcomes significantly improved post-LMGAI. Neonatal mortality decreased post-LMGAI. Further evaluation is needed as implementation continues to understand the expansion of primary healthcare services in future health system reforms.

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